From waste, to wealth, to world-class Rags2Riches is a social business enterprise creating high-end designer fashion masterpieces and home accessories that are ethical and eco-friendly. Rags2Riches empowers women of poor communities in the Philippines and recycles scrap cloths discarded by garmen
Anyone who know´s me well enough will know how much I love my Vida coffee and the best part about them is that they sell organic coffee as well! So imagine my glee when ordering a Gelado “to go” on Sunday and it was served to me in a take-away biodegradable, recyclable cup! (pictured)Big up to Vida
Make Up That Rocks From the times of ancient Egypt, when Cleopatra outlined her eyes with kohl, women have used make-up as a means of enhancing their features.But where our ancestors once used natural ingredients such as herbs, roots, essential oils, flowers and minerals, today´s cosmetics are of
´Rescued´ Threads Doucette Duvall was launched on Valentines Day 2005 by neighbours in NYC´s Little Italy, Stephanie Doucette and Annebet Duvall. Doucette Duvall practices environmental and social responsibility by manufacturing the entire collection, which is made up of dresses and coats from ´r
Eco Tourism Alive In Cape Town City Sightseeing Cape Town is the leading open-top bus tour operator. It is known by locals as the red double deck, hop on and off bus. There are two exciting tours available on this world famous open-top bus – the red City tour which comprises of 17 stops and
Samsung has recently unveiled a new set of speakers that should please those practicing a green lifestyle who love music at the same time. Called the Bio Kelp, these Samsung speakers are made from natural materials.The company has particularly changed the diaphragm, which is the speaker’s main part,
Are you stuck with an old computer or other disused electronic gadgets and don´t know where to dump them, without harming the environment?Great news is that IT retailer Incredible Connection has come to the rescue by offering special disposal facilities for end-of-life consumer technology items (e-w
There are several places which accept a variety of recyclables: Africa.recycle.net: Africa´s Recycling Marketplace and Exchange – this is an online exchange for scrap metals, automotive parts, non-metallic materials, reusable goods, used equipment etc aimed at companies. Integrated Waste Exchang
Low Carbon, Green Growth What is Green Growth? Green Growth is a policy focus for the Asia and Pacific region that emphasizes environmentally sustainable economic progress to foster low-carbon, socially inclusive development.Where is Green Growth? Green Growth is a globally relevant approach to sus
To promote the protection of the reforestation in Haiti, Timberland is teaming up with Grammy award-winning musician Wyclef Jean. Wyclef is one of seven Earthkeeper Heroes within the company’s Earthkeepers program. The initiative aims to catalyze a movement of environmental and social activists. A f